Royal Brunei Airlines vs Vietnam Airlines Business Class Comparison
| Royal Brunei Airlines | Vietnam Airlines | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Seat type | Lie-flat Seat in 1-2-1 Layout on 787 | Lie-flat |
| Lie-flat | Yes | Yes |
| Seat width | 22 inches | 21 inches |
| Alliance | None | SkyTeam |
| IATA | BI | VN |
| Hubs | Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) | Hanoi (HAN), Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) |
Royal Brunei Airlines — Pros & Cons
- + Modern 787 product with spacious lie-flat seats
- + Calm and attentive service
- + Dry airline but generous soft product
- − No alcohol served (dry airline)
- − Very small route network
- − Limited lounge options at outstations
Vietnam Airlines — Pros & Cons
- + 787 and A350 fleet with lie-flat
- + Good value pricing
- + Strong Southeast Asia network
- − Service not consistent across routes
- − Older A330 still on some routes
The verdict
Both Royal Brunei Airlines and Vietnam Airlines earn a 7/10 rating, making this a close call. Royal Brunei Airlines offers Lie-flat Seat in 1-2-1 Layout on 787 while Vietnam Airlines features Lie-flat. Your decision should come down to route availability, alliance loyalty, and which seat product appeals more to you.